an informal "french style" dinner - tonight's menu

not this.....

more this....(for tonight at least)

In general, I prefer cocktail hour to be quite informal. It's a chance to relax, without worrying about conversing in the midst of a meal.  I usually offer a martini, a lillet, or maybe even champagne.  Of course, some prefer to start with wine, and that's fine too.

Menu  

"french kisses"

armagnac soaked prunes, stuffed with fois gras

sauternes

armagnac chicken, roasted with fingerling potatoes and shallots

haricot verts sautéed in butter 

bourgogne

cheeses

Roquerfort, St Angel triple creme, and Pyranees goat's milk

 medjool dates, and clementine oranges

...more red wine...

warm madeleines 

espresso, and/or calvados

SANTÉ !